Whitley Bay primary schools deliver outstanding results, with 100% rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 90%. Valley Gardens Middle School, Wellfield Middle School, and Marden Bridge Middle School are among the highest-performing options in this coastal town. 77% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally, while 23% achieve the higher standard—nearly triple England's 8%. With 19 schools serving the area, families in Monkseaton, Cullercoats, and Shiremoor benefit from strong academic foundations combined with the welcoming character of this seaside community. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Southridge First School | State | Primary | 3-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Holywell Village First School | State | Primary | 3-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Marden Bridge Middle School | State | Primary | 9-13 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 9-13 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Marine Park First School | State | Primary | 3-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #5 | Monkseaton Middle School | State | Primary | 9-13 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Appletree Gardens First School | State | Primary | 2-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Coquet Park First School | State | Primary | 3-9 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 9-13 years
State • Primary • 2-9 years
State • Primary • 3-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | New Hartley First School | State | Primary | 3-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Rockcliffe First School | State | Primary | 3-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Whytrig Community Middle School | State | Primary | 9-13 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Seaton Delaval First School | State | Primary | 3-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 9-13 years
State • Primary • 3-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Seaton Sluice Middle School | State | Primary | 9-13 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Seaton Sluice First School | State | Primary | 3-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 9-13 years
State • Primary • 3-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Wellfield Middle School | State | Primary | 9-13 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | South Wellfield First School | State | Primary | 3-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 9-13 years
State • Primary • 3-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Langley First School | State | Primary | 3-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Valley Gardens Middle School | State | Primary | 9-13 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Primary • 9-13 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Whitley Lodge First School | State | Primary | 3-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-9 years
